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REV. DANIEL W. HILL, B. A., B. D., President 



OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 

Rev. D. W. Hill, President, Rev. A. R. Montague, D. D., Eastern Shore, Va. 

Rev. W. W. Nelson, Vice President Clifton Forge, Va. W. G. Dudlev, Clifton Forge, Va. 

Rev. H. A. Stevens, D. D. Secretary Clifton Forge, Va. Rev. W. J. Howard, D. D., Washington, D, C. 

J. R. Payne, Jr., Treasurer, Asst. Cashier First National Rev. W. R. Iyawton, D. D., New York City 

Bank, Clifton Forge, Va. Re V . Johnson W Hill, D. D. M. D., Boston, Mass. 

Howard McClintic, Hot Spring, Va. E. a. Pole, M. D., Hot Springs, Va. 

E. T. Cornner, M. D., School Phvsician 



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Dear Sir or Madam: 

We, the trustees of the above named institution, organized for the 
moral, industrial and educational uplift of the colored youth) are now ap- 
pealing to you for aid to lift, at the earliest possible moment, a mort- 
gage debt of $4,683.00 so as to save interest. 

In addition to the above, we need for the Fiscal Year $2,500.00 for 
current expenses and salaries; $5,000.00 for completion of our industrial 
steam laundry, including necessary machinery, much needed for convenience of 
our students; Ten scholarships ($64 each) for poor students who are trying 
to prepare themselves to become useful to the race, but unable to meet even 
the least financial requirements of the school; and Ten endowments ($1,000 
each) from charatable individuals who are interested in the uplift of the 
race. 

Our institution is located high up in the bosom of the Alleghany moun- 
tain overlooking the city of Clifton Forge, healthful and less liable to 
germinal diseases, and about 200 miles from any other institution chartered 
and organized to do like work, (normal and industrial.) 

We, therefore, hope that this appeal of necessity for the betterment 
of the colored youth may touch your hearts and so inf lence your minds that 
you will, at once, upon receipt of tnis letter, aid us In His Name to 
prosper by sending to our Treasurer a check accordingly as GOD has prospered 
you, and remember the words of the MASTER; 

"IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVED." 

Yours in behalf of the Board 
and for the Uplift of the Race, 

President 



Date 191 

J. R. Payne, Jr. Treasurer, 
Clifton Forge Normal & I. Inst. 

Clifton Forge, Va.: 
Dear Sir: — 

I herewith enclose check for 

$ for current expenses of 

the above named school. 
Yours truly., 



Street and No._ 

City _...... 

Note: — If for some special ob- 
ject please indicate it below. 



J. R. Payne, Jr., Treasurer 
Clifton, Forge Normal & I. Inst. 

Clifton Forge, Va. 
Dear Sir: — 

I herewith pledge to the above 
named School for its current expens- 
es the sum of $ payable on or 

about 191 _ 

Yours trulv, 



Street and No. 



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FORM OF BEQUEST 

I give and bequeath to the trus- 
tees of the Clifton Forge Normal 
and Industrial Institute 



to be used as they may direct for the 
educational and industrial training 
of the colored students in that 
school. 

(Signed) _ 



LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

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Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Virginia 

Geo. K. AfdeJ-son, Judge 029 898 043 5 



Rev. D. W. Hill, Clifton Forge, Va. * t Clifton Forge, Va., January 28, 1914. 

I have been observant of vour work in connection' witt your school in Clifton Forge ever since you have been 
here, that is for the last four or five years, and it gives me pleasure to say that you have attended strictly to your busi- 
ness. This in my judgment is the best commendation I can-^ive to you and to the school. I may add in this connec- 
tion, that your couduct as a citizen, has been that of a christain gentleman, and I heartily commend your work to all 
who want to help the cause of Negro Ednration. I believe that any money placed in your hands to be used for the 
benefit of the School, will be honestly and intelligently applied to that purpose. 
You are at liberty to show this letter to anybody. 

Yours very truly, 
(signed) Geo. K. Anderson. 

First National Bank — United States Depository 

Clifton Forge, Va., Feb. 24, 1915. 
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. 
I hereb}^ certify that Rev. D. W. Hill is President of the Clifton Eorge Normal and Industrial Institute, located 
Clifton Forge, Va., and is soliciting funds for the said school, to retire mortgage of $4,683.00 held against the school 
property and to meet current expenses of the school. The object of this School is theuplift ot the colored race and is 
doing a good work in our community. All checks should be made payable to John R. Payne, Jr. Treasurer. 

(Signed) John R. Payne, Jr. 

Ass't Cashier of the First Nation'l Bank. 

City of Clifton Forge 

Clifton Forge, Va., January 26 1815. 
Dear Sir:— 

Ihave noticed with interest the ability and interest displayed by you in the conduct of this institution. I take 
great pleasure in recommending you for your honesty, integrity and industry. Your institution I believe to be of mark- 
ed good to your race and to the cause that you represent, and all who may aid in the furtherance of the great work 
which you have andertaken mav feel sure that it will in no wise be misplaced. 

Yours very truly, 
(Signed) A. B. Davies, Mayor. 

Robt. G. James, Attorney-at-Law 

Clifton Forge, Va., March 5, 1915. 

To Whom It May Concern: 

I have known Rev. D. W. Hill, President of the Clifton Forge Normal and Industrial Institute for five years, 
he is doing great good and his work is appreciated here and the opportunity is at hand for him to accomplish much 
good. It gives me pleasure to recommend him and his work to anyone with whom he may discuss the same. 

(Signed) R. G. James. 

David V. Bohannon, D. D., Litt. D., Editor 

Office of The Negro Educational Review 
1 28 Hart Street 

Vincennes, Ind., March 1, 1915. 

To whom It May Concern- 
Greeting: 
This is to certify that I have visited and critically examined the plant and working arrangement of the Clifton 
Forge Normal and Industrial Institute, , at Clifton Forge, Va. Of which the bearer, Rev. D. W. Hill B. D. is prin- 
cipals - I lound lhis_ institution in .good working order and know that it is achieving the results for which it was found- 
ed. Though sadly hainpered by the lack of funds, I find that the curiculum ' is~effrcieri"t" for rnstalling-into-the-mlHd&*£ 
the young pupils entrusted to its charge;, sound principles of morality, wholesome religious training and practical know- 
ledge of the simpler industrial arts. A splendid work. The Principal is worthy of the confidence and the support of 
the philanthropic public and as such, I' cheerfully commend him to the friends and supporters of Negro Education 
everywhere. Any favors shown him; will be highly appreciated and I am s|ure will be wisely used for the advance- 
ment of worthy cause. Thanking you in advance for any interest that may be shbwn, I remain. 

Yours for the betterment of mankind, 
(signed) David V- Bohannon. 



Hot Springs, Va., March 1, 1915. 
To whom it may concern: — 

This certifies the bearer, Rev! Daniel W. Hill, is personally known \ to me, that he is a minister of high 
character, much esteemed in the field f in which he labors and that he has been highly successful in his work in the 
Iudustrial School for Colored Children^ at Clifton Forge, Va. His work in thi£ school is meeting one of the gravest 
needs of the South, and deserves the earnest consideration, and practical aid, of'all who desire to see the colored race 
fitted for the place they are to occupy Jin the future growth and progress of our country. 

In this school, moral culture gdes hand in hand with industrial education, and I give both the menthod, and its 
efficient leader, my unqualified approval. 

(signed) James Avery Norris, 

| '*- # | Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, 

(over) i . * Hot Springs, Va. 



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